PowerSchool SMS calculates a daily attendance code for each student, that is, whether the student is to be recorded as present or absent for the day. PowerSchool SMS uses this code for its daily attendance calculations [Calculating daily attendance codes >>].
In a school that uses the Once-daily attendance method, the daily attendance code calculation is straightforward and PowerSchool SMS makes it by default. In a school that uses the Twice-daily or By class attendance method, this calculation is more complex. In these cases, a School Administrator must choose the calculation method [>>] and configure that method [>>].
Table 31: Permissions pertaining to daily attendance code calculation
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You need this permission |
Set to |
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Specify the daily attendance calculation method |
School Setup > Daily Attendance Calculation Method |
Edit |
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Set up rules for calculating daily attendance using the sample method |
School Setup > Attendance Calc Sample Method |
Edit |
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Set up rules for calculating daily attendance using the Occurrence Method |
School Setup > Daily Attendance Occurrence Method |
Edit |
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Set up attendance exception rules |
School Setup > Attendance Exception Rules |
Edit |
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